Show us your mixte!

[Chris Pringle]

The beautiful nishiki mixte I ran across last week is back up for sale. It is a 17" (~44 cm). When I rode it, it seemed a bit too small. A 19" would be perfect for me--I'm 5'3". Is there anything that can be done to make the 17" more suited to my height? longer seatpost, new handlebars? Being a newbie with these older bikes, especially the mixte frame, I'm not really sure how they're supposed to feel. Or, should I just get this bike out of my mind?!

Skinimini: Not sure how set you are on brand. However, I saw this bike on Phoenix craigslist and thought of you. Seems to be your size. From the pics, the bike is in beautiful condition. I personally dig that copper color. This gentleman apparently buys and resells bikes as I see his ads all the time, so I wouldn't be surprised if he ships. Otherwise, I might be able to sponsor.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/bik/1694121976.html